Memories: meaning, definitions and examples

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memories

 

[ หˆmem(ษ™)rฤ“z ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

treasured moments

Memories are recollections of past experiences stored in the mind. They can be triggered by various stimuli such as smells, sounds, or visual cues. Memories can evoke strong emotions and shape our identities. They play a crucial role in shaping who we are and how we perceive the world.

Synonyms

recollections, remembrances, reminiscences

Examples of usage

  • I cherish the memories of my childhood spent with my grandparents.
  • Her memories of the beach vacation flooded back when she smelled the ocean breeze.

Translations

Translations of the word "memories" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น memรณrias

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฎเฅƒเคคเคฟเคฏเคพเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Erinnerungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kenangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะพะณะฐะดะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wspomnienia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ€ใ„ๅ‡บ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท souvenirs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ recuerdos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท anฤฑlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถ”์–ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐูƒุฑูŠุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vzpomรญnky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spomienky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›žๅฟ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spomini

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ minningar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัั‚ะตะปั–ะบั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xatirษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ recuerdos

Word origin

The word 'memories' originates from the Latin word 'memoria', meaning 'memory' or 'recollection'. Memories have been a fundamental aspect of human cognition since ancient times, with philosophers and psychologists alike exploring the nature of memory and its impact on our lives. The study of memories continues to be a significant field of research in neuroscience and psychology, shedding light on how our past experiences influence our present actions and decisions.

See also: memorable, memorial, memorization, memorize.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,497, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.